ITSC 1405 - Introduction to
PC Operating Systems
SYLLABUS
Instructor: Prof. Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI
I. Course Description:
rev. 20100118
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems (3-3-4)
11.0101
This course is a study in Personal Computer Operating Systems (PC OS). Topics include
installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management,
control of peripheral devices, networking, and the use of utilities. Operating systems
discussed in this course include DOS/MSDOS, Win9X, WinXP, Windows Server , Vista /
Windows 7, & Unix/Linux. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
II Course Outcome:
Important:
Important:
Important:
(Course IDEA Objectives)
Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends)
Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories.
Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by
professionals in the field most closely related to this course.
III. Course Information:
Instructor:
Office: VB 114
Phone: (361)698-1299
Prof. Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI
Computer Science Dept.
Email: mpharris@delmar.edu
IV. Instructional Materials:
Class Text: Windows XP Command Line
Carolyn Z. Gillay and Bette A. Peat (Franklin, Beedle, & Associates)
ISBN: 1-887902-82-1
hyperlink: http://isbn.nu/1887902821
Optional Text: UNIX – Visual Quikstart Guide (optional)
Deborah S. Ray and Eric J. Ray (Peachpit Press)
ISBN: 0-321-17010-5
hyperlink: http://isbn.nu/0321170105
Materials: (3-5) CD-R -or- CD-RW (writable or re-writable blank CDROMs) w/cases
(1) USB Flash Drive (512MB or higher) (for local removable storage for labs)
(1) Notebook to organize & maintain handouts, notes, exams, and lab work.
(*) Pens, Pencils, Paper, Highlighters, Term Paper presentation folders,
Pocket folders for assignments, and other nominal supplies as can be expected
for completion of a college course.
(* Scantron Forms for your exams will be provided for you. *)
ITSC 1405 SYLLABUS & Course Outline
V. Course Objectives:
Page 2 of 6
(Competency-based outcomes)
The student will be able to evaluate, analyze, and modify operating system software in a
business environment using PC compatible hardware and software.
A.
Through class discussion, reading materials, and laboratory assignments; survey
examples of typical PC operating systems used in business and networking
environments.
B.
Identify the components of various PC operating systems and recognize terminology
associated with these systems.
C.
Demonstrate how to create a system disk, data disk, and bootable CD or Flash Drive.
D.
Perform a typical system configuration/installation of an operating system.
E.
Through class discussion, reading materials, and individual exercises demonstrate
the ability to perform DOS/Windows/Linux functions at the command line prompt.
F.
Explain the concepts in the management of the computer system, memory and
device drivers, e.g. IRQ maps, conventional chip sets, USB functionality, etc.
G.
Explain the function, and utilize the various Windows/Linux systems utilities,
e.g. chkdsk, defrag, and third party (free) software to harden your PC OS.
H.
Identify the hardware and software components of a networked system.
I.
Through class discussion, reading manuals, and performing laboratory exercises,
demonstrate the ability to write, debug and execute various batch files, shell scripts
and/or similar job control programs appropriate to the operating systems examined,
e.g. DOS, Win9X, Win2K, WinXP, Windows Server, Vista, Windows 7, & Linux.
To facilitate mastery of above listed competencies, the teacher will be responsible for;
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Gaining student's attention
Informing student of objectives
Stimulating recall of prior knowledge
Presenting new material
Providing guided practice
Eliciting performance
Providing feedback
Assessing performance
Enhancing retention and transfer of knowledge.
VI. Attendance
Maintaining email communication and assignment submission via email will be a
major graded component of class attendance. Class attendance is mandatory. Absences totaling
two class weeks is considered excessive and is grounds for being dropped from the course. No makeup tests will be given except in emergency situations. Students requesting disability
accommodations or information are encouraged to contact the office of Special Services, located in
the Harvin Center, (361) 698-1298.
VII. Examination & Grading Policy
Lesson Activity Plans ( Assignments | Homework | Labs | Lab Exam )
Exam #1 (Chapters 1-4)
Exam #2 (Chapters 5-8)
Exam #3 (DOS/Unix Lab Exam)
Final Exam
Part 1. DOS Practicum
10%
Part 2. UNIX Practicum
10%
Part 3. written Unix/Linux
13%
Part 4. written (Chapters 9-13)
67%
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
NOTE: If you have any questions about the content or grading of this course please ask them in class or
during my office hours. Also note that the content, schedule, administration, and/or management of this
course is subject to change without notice. The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus at any
time. Additionally, all material discussed or shown in this course are for educational purposes only, and as
such will only be used within the classroom for class related projects.
VIII. On-Line Course Materials (Web Portal)
To facilitate distance learning and promote access to course materials on a 24/7 basis,
I have created a Web Portal for this course. You can access this web site via the Internet at:
http://academy.delmar.edu/Courses/ITSC1405/
My Online downloadable materials (hyperlinks) for this course include:
1. Course index ( ITSC 1405 home page )
2. Course Syllabus
3. Course Outline
4. Course Semester Project guidelines
5. Chapter Guides for each lesson
6. PowerPoint Slide presentation for each lesson
7. Lecture Scripts and Lecture Notes for each lesson
8. An eBook directory for downloadable supplementary reading materials
9. A Labs directory with downloadable files for assigned Labs
10. A Downloads directory with supplemental lab and practice materials
11. The Discussion Questions folder will be updated each week with answers
to the end-of-chapter Discussion Questions
12. The Chapter Quizzes folder will be updated each week with answers
to the end-of-chapter Quizzes.
IX. Learning Outcomes:
(Job Skills)
SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) competencies are
integrated into this course curriculum to improve education by helping to better define and
assess the proficiency skills needed for employment. Each course competency will
implement several SCANS to help you develop and reinforce employable skills.
Competencies are criterion referenced (i.e. They are measured against predetermined levels
of proficiency in skills for effective job performance).
The know-how identified by SCANS is made up of five competencies and a three-part
foundation of skills and personal qualities that are needed for solid job performance.
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: Effective workers can productively use:
1. Resources -- They will know how to (C1) allocate time, (C2) money, (C3) materials, and
(C4) staff
2. Information --They can (C5) acquire and evaluate data, (C6) organize, and maintain
files, (C7) interpret and communicate, and (C8) use computers to process information.
3. Interpersonal Skills -- They can work on (C9) teams, (C10) teach others, (C11) serve
customers, (C12) lead, (C13) negotiate, and (C14) work well with people from culturally
diverse backgrounds.
4. Systems -- They (C15) understand social, organizational, and technological systems;
(C16) they can monitor and correct performance; and (17) they can design or improve
systems.
5. Technology -- They can (C18) select equipment and tools, (C19) apply technology to
specific tasks, and (C20) maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
FOUNDATION SKILLS: Competent workers in the high-performance workplace need:
1. Basic Skills-- (F1) reading, (F2) writing, (F3) arithmetic and (F4) mathematics, (F5)
listening and (F6) speaking.
2. Thinking Skills-- (F7) to think creatively, (F8) to make decisions, (F9) to solve
problems, (F10) to visualize, (F11) the ability to learn, and (F12) to reason.
2. Personal Qualities-- (F13) individual responsibility, (F14) self-esteem, (F15)
sociability, (F16) self-management, and (F17) integrity.
EVALUATION:
To demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed above, students will be responsible for:
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Completing class assignments using instructional material and lecture notes.
Executing system commands, modifying system parameters, and implementing
assignments related to operating system performance and processing issues using
instructional material, lecture notes, and the student's own resources and materials.
X. Course Outline Spring 2010: ITSC 1405 Intro to PC Operating Systems
Week
Week 1
1/11/2010
Week 2
1/19/2010
MLK
1/18/2010
Week 3
1/25/2010
Topic/Activity
Assignment
Hardware, Software and the
Operating System.
GUI vs. CLI
A: vs. F: vs. C:\windows\system32
READ Appendix B
Practice navigating around the course Web Portal:
Getting Started with the
Operating System. Commands: CMD,
DO/READ Chapter 1
DIR, VER, CLS, DATE, & TIME
Command Syntax; “\” (root), drive,
path,
Week 4
Week 5
2/08/2010
2/15/2010
Week 7
DO/READ Chapter 3
Commands: DISKCOPY, FORMAT,
LABEL, VOL, CHKDSK
DUE: Chapter 2 Activities/Homework
Assigned Chapter 3, Homework Due Week #5:
p. 123-124, Problems A and B.
Program Files, Data Files, & Directories
Commands: CD, MD, RD, DEL, REN
DO/READ Chapter 4.
Read but do not do Activity 4.29, p. 169-173.
“Internal Commands” vs. “External”
More Internal Commands:
COPY and TYPE, source vs. target
:, \, *, *.*, ?, ., ..
DEL & ERASE, REN & RENAME,
DELTREE, RD, MOVE, DISKCOPY
* Exam #1 (Chapters 1-4) *
DUE: Chapter 5 Activities/Homework
Week 8
3/01/2010
Using DOSKEY, ATTRIB, SUBST,
XCOPY, EDIT, ATTRIB (S H A R D)
DUE: Chapter 6 Activities/Homework
Week 9
3/08/2010
DO/READ Chapter 2
Disks and Formatting
DUE: Chapter 4 Activities/Homework
2/22/2010
Assigned Chapter 1, Homework Due Week #3:
p. 37-38, Problems A through B. (Do in class -extra credit)
DUE: Chapter 1 Activities/Homework
DUE: Chapter 3 Activities/Homework
Week 6
http://academy.delmar.edu/Courses/ITSC1405/
Assigned Chapter 2, Homework Due Week #4:
p. 88-94, Problem Set I. (extra credit),
Problem Set II. (extra credit – printouts via eMail )
DIR, HELP - /?, CD & CHDIR,
“\” vs. “/”, “.” & “..”, PRN vs. LPT1
2/01/2010
(rev 5)
XCOPY, TREE, CHKDSK, DEFRAG
ITSC1405 Semester Project.doc
(extra credit – not required)
DUE: Chapter 7 Activities/Homework
Assigned Chapter 4, Homework Due Week #6:
p. 177-183, Problem Set I., Problems A through F.
Do not do Problem Set II.
DO/READ Chapter 5.
Assigned Chapter 5, Homework Due Week #7:
p. 237-246. Problem Set I., Problems A through H..
Do not turn in print-outs from Problem G.
Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail).
DO/READ Chapter 6.
Assigned Chapter 6, Homework Due Week #8:
p. 299-308, Problem Set I., Problems A through E
Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail).
DO/READ Chapter 7.
Assigned Chapter 7, Homework Due Week #9:
p. 363-372, Problem Set I., Problems A through E
Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail).
DO/READ Chapter 8
Assigned Chapter 8, Homework Due Week #11:
p. 432-435, Problem Set I., Problems A through C.
Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail).
Week 10
3/15/2010
Week 11
3/22/2010
SPRING BREAK
Pipes, Filters and Redirection
<, >, >>, | SORT, FIND, & MORE
* Exam #2 (Chapters 5-8) *
DUE: Chapter 8 Activities/Homework
Week 12
3/29/2010
Introduction to Batch Files
-AND-
Advanced Batch Files
DUE: Chapter 9 Activities/Homework
* Exam #3 ( UNIX Lab Exam ) *
take home exam!
Week 13
Connectivity
4/05/2010
DUE: Chapter 10 Activities/Homework
DUE: Chapter 11 Activities/Homework
* Final Exam – Part #1 *
( DOS Practicum )
Week 14
File and Disk Maintenance
4/12/2010
UNIX_Notes.doc
DUE: Chapter 12 Activities/Homework
* Final Exam – Part #2 *
( UNIX/Linux Practicum )
Week 15
4/19/2010
Linux / Knoppix / Ubuntu / Red Hat /
Slackware / BSD, & AT&T Unix
DUE: Chapter 13 Activities/Homework
* Final Exam – Part #3 *
( UNIX/Linux written )
Week 16
4/26/2010
All Assignments & Homework DUE
Review for the written Final Exam.
April 28, 2010 –Last Class Day
Have a good & restful Spring Break!
DO/READ Chapter 9
Assigned Chapter 9, Homework Due Week #12:
Chapter 9, p. 478-492, Problem Set I, Problems A&B.
. Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail).
DO/READ Chapter 10 & DO/READ Chapter 11
Assigned Chapter 10, Homework Due Week #13:
Chapter 10, p. 541-546, Problem Set I, Problems A through D..
Assigned Chapter 11, Homework Due Week #13:
Chapter 11, p. 623-630, Prob. Set I, A through C.
Problem Set II A through D.
DO/READ Chapter 12
(optional - extra credit)
Assigned Chapter 12, Homework Due Week #14:
p. 717-718, Problem Set I, Select only two to answer from the
seven choices. Your Essay must be typed. Use WordPad, MS
Word or a word processor of your choice.
DO/READ Chapter 13 & Study on-line Unix Notes.
(optional - extra credit) --study Unix notes required
Assigned Chapter 13, Homework Due Week #15:
p. 781, Problem Set I, Select only one to answer from the five
choices. Your Essay must be typed. Use WordPad, MS Word
or a word processor of your choice.
Install AT&T Unix (UWin) for Windows. Practice… .
Select a “Live-Run” Linux Distribution to burn to a CD-R (or
bootable Flash drive);. Choose from: Ubuntu, Knoppix,
Slackware Live, Puppy, EBD, UBD, and many others…
(see your Download directory and the Unix directory)
* Final Exam – Part #4 *
(Chapters 9-13)
Final Exams start April 29, 2010
ITSC1405 Final Exam Schedule
Prof. Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI
Del Mar College, CS/IT Department
Office: VB114, Phone: (361) 698-1299
academy.delmar.edu/Courses/ITSC1405
TTh 08:00-11:00 Final Exam
4/29/2010
TTh 11:00-02:00 Final Exam
4/29/2010 10:45
8:00
MWF 10:00-12:00 Final Exam
5/03/2010
8:00
MWF 08:00-10:00 Final Exam
5/05/2010
8:00